As honors students, we thrive on achievements. Tangible achievements are what, for many of us, ensure that we have accomplished our goals. For this reason, when I learned about the “Honor Cadet of the Flight” award at Civil Air Patrol Encampment, I was determined to achieve it. I tried extremely hard and made sure that everything I did displayed nothing less than excellence throughout the week. Because I was so determined to achieve that award, the setback came across disconcerted me greatly. My “battle buddy” had received an injury in the evening, and the senior staff concluded it would be best to bring her to the hospital after lights out. I had just a moment to decide whether I wanted to stay back at the encampment and work toward that
